The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles with Lenora Clark Discover how software-defined vehicles are revolutionizing the automotive industry! Join Tech Consultant Zach Peterson in this episode of the OnTrack Podcast as he chats with Lenora Clark, Director of Autonomous Driving and Safety Technology at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. The pair explore the latest advancements in autonomous driving, advanced automotive electronics, and the incredible technologies that are shaping the future of cars Read Article ABF Remains a Critical Failure Point for IC Packaging Supply Chain The semiconductor industry is facing a growing challenge in its supply chain, and today we’re not talking about the chips themselves. Ajinomoto Build-up Film (ABF), a critical component in advanced IC packaging, has become a potential bottleneck in the production of high-performance processors. As demand for cutting-edge electronics continues to surge, the ABF substrate market is struggling to keep pace, creating a precarious situation for chip Read Article New EU 2025 Standby Power Consumption Standards The European Union (EU) is preparing to roll out new standby power standards for electronic devices in 2025. These regulations will require that the standby power consumption for many types of products be significantly reduced. The intention is to save billions of dollars in energy costs while also reducing CO2 emissions by millions of tons annually. The EU has long been a world leader when it comes to energy efficiency and environmental Read Article Understanding Neural Networks If you’ve read some of my previous articles such as Using ChatGPT to Analyze Your Test Data, Using Generative AI to Write and Run Embedded Code, and Having a Conversation With Your Design Using AI Digital Twins, you may have noticed that I’m wild about AI and what it can do for engineers. From generating code to analyzing our designs, AI helps us be more productive in our daily lives. In this article I want to take a step back and provide a Read Article EMI Pitfalls, Tips and Careers with Joost Brilman Welcome to the Altium "OnTrack Podcast," hosted by Zach Peterson. In this episode, we're joined by Joost Brilman, an EMC consultant and creator of the EMI Buster weekly email. Joost and Zach discuss the common pitfalls in electronics design, particularly with pre-certified modules, and how they can lead to EMI issues. Joost shares valuable tips for troubleshooting and preventing EMI problems, as well as insights into a career in EMC consulting Read Article Multi-CAD Support Will Be a Game Changer for Electronics Design Teams Implement a totally new workflow, access new customers, and expand your talent base with a CAD-agnostic PCB viewer in Altium 365. Read Article High-Speed PCB Design: Ensuring Signal Integrity, EMI Mitigation, and Thermal Management High-speed signal integrity is crucial in modern PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, impacting performance, reliability, and compliance. Designing high-speed PCBs involves managing signal integrity issues such as crosstalk, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and thermal management. This article explores some essential aspects of high-speed signal integrity, including crosstalk, ground plane strategies, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and Read Article Pi.MX8 Project - Board Layout Part 4 Welcome to a new installment on the Pi.MX8 compute module SoM project! In this update we will be putting the finishing touches to our PCB design and getting the design ready for prototype production. In the last article we completed the routing of the signal layers. This was the most time-consuming part of the PCB layout for the Pi.MX8 module. However, we still have two tasks ahead of us that require just as much care: routing the power planes Read Article The Ultimate Introduction to High-Speed Signal Integrity for PCB Designers Basics of Signal Integrity Signal integrity refers to the quality and reliability of electrical signals as they travel through a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). In high-speed PCB design, maintaining signal integrity is critical because even minor signal distortions can lead to data corruption, communication errors, and overall system failure. Factors such as impedance mismatches, crosstalk, signal reflections, and power fluctuations can Read Article Which Electronic Components Can Reduce PCB Cost? Printed circuit board (PCB) design is continuously advancing, requiring electronics designers to deliver new functionality and reliability while always keeping a focus on cost efficiency. By understanding the relationship between choosing components and the effect on PCB costs, designers and engineers can make better decisions when optimizing their designs for performance and cost. This article explores various classifications of electronic Read Article What Makes the Life Sciences Supply Chain Different? The life sciences supply chain is unique due to its complexity, high stakes, and the critical role it plays in patient care and public health. It handles a wide range of items, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and biologics, each with unique requirements for storage, handling, and transportation. Key aspects that set the life sciences supply chain apart include: Complexity and Regulation: The products it handles are often Read Article Advanced Forecasting for Reducing Inventory Costs In today's competitive business environment, efficient inventory management is a key strategic factor for reducing costs and increasing customer satisfaction. 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From the editor: The text below lists several companies offering quick-turn PCB Read Article Securing Early Access to Cutting-Edge Components Historically, PCB designers have faced the ongoing challenge of finding the right component for whichever purpose their eventual manufactured PCB will serve. With supply shortages, poor quality parts, and unreliable vendors filling the space, that has proven troublesome. Today, with the oversaturation of the tech market and growing consumer demand for bigger and better, designers now face an even more difficult task: sourcing cutting-edge Read Article Certified Suppliers for Compliant Medical PCBs The medical device industry relies heavily on technology to deliver life-saving treatments and diagnostics. At the heart of many of the devices used, you will find the printed circuit board—a network of electrical pathways etched onto a laminate substrate. Given the industry in which devices are used, it is of the utmost importance that designers guarantee both quality and compliance in their PCB designs to ensure patient safety and device Read Article How Will RISC-V Change Supply Chains For Advanced Chips? From innovative new electronics to the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) use cases, advanced chips form the backbone of the latest technologies—the current rate of innovation hinges on more power in smaller packages. For years, many industries have not had the expertise or resources to pursue custom chip designs, despite the fact that custom chips would bring a huge range of features in varying applications, such as harnessing the power Read Article How Multimodal LLMs Address Supply Chain Challenges The modern supply chain is a complex and dynamic network that spans across industries and the globe, encompassing a wide range of processes, everything from procurement and production all the way to distribution and delivery. As global supply chains become increasingly intricate, supply chain managers face numerous challenges, including demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics optimization and risk mitigation. The traditional methods Read Article Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ Page5 Current page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10 Next page ›› Last page Last » Load More
